The 2019 Kia Rio gives used cars a run for their money with its great warranty, good ride, safety tech, and spacious interior.
Pros Great safety scores Good value Quality ride and handling Spacious interior
Cons Slim options Base Rios lack active safety tech Fuel efficiency could be better Manual transmission dropped
The 2019 Kia Rio Sedan comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.Base-level LX gets automatic transmission as standard.Midlevel S gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.Top-level EX trim removed from lineup
Pros Sporty handling makes it entertaining to drive Solid build quality for such a price-conscious car Long warranty coverage for peace of mind
Cons Standard equipment is a bit bare-bones No telescoping steering wheel available Sedan has subpar cargo space Feature-laden Touring trim sacrifices fuel efficiency
Pros Solid build, compliant ride, spacious front seat.
Cons Manual transmission limited to base trim, dearth of rear legroom, no navigation option.
The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them.
Pros Distinctive styling Great ride and handling Optional turbo power Quality feel inside Stellar infotainment
Cons Lousy fuel economy Styling not for everyone So-so visibility Limited configurability
For 2019, the Sportage loses the previously available Technology package.Some features have been shuffled from optional to standard.
Pros Smooth ride quality Spacious seating front and rear Attractive dashboard layout with appealing features Quiet interior at highway speeds
Cons Relatively modest cargo capacity Fuel economy isn't as good as that of some top rivals
The 2019 Kia Sportage ranked #3 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 20 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious, upscale cabin Smooth ride and agile handling User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Subpar fuel economy Many rivals have more cargo space